Finding the Third Proportional to 974,367 and 2,125,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 974,367 and 2,125,800 is: 4,637,909.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
974,367 : 2,125,800 = 2,125,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
974,367/2,125,800 = 2,125,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
974,367x = 2,125,800 × 2,125,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
974,367x = 4,519,025,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,519,025,640,000/974,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,637,909.17
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